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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,831.75, 282,664.98 and 114,195.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,831.75, 282,664.98 and 114,195.18 is: 157,587.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,831.75 : 282,664.98 = 114,195.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,831.75/282,664.98 = 114,195.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,831.75x = 282,664.98 × 114,195.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,831.75x = 32,278,978,270.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,278,978,270.80/204,831.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,587.77

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